Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
The Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund returned -9.09% in Q1 2026, underperforming the Russell 2500™ Growth Index, which declined by -3.52%. Small-cap stocks outperformed large caps during the quarter as investors rotated out of crowded trades. LeMaitre Vascular and Teledyne Technologies were top contributors to performance, while nCino and Ryan Specialty Holdings were the largest detractors.
- ▪The Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund posted a return of -9.09% for the first quarter of 2026.
- ▪The fund underperformed the Russell 2500™ Growth Index, which declined by -3.52% over the same period.
- ▪Small-cap stocks outperformed large caps in Q1 2026 as market leadership shifted and investors rotated out of crowded trades.
- ▪LeMaitre Vascular and Teledyne Technologies were the top contributors to the fund's performance.
- ▪nCino and Ryan Specialty Holdings were the largest detractors from the fund's returns.
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